N.J. Stat. Ann. § 32:20-49

The procedure for condemnation of lands shall be to acquire in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or its authorized commission, public body, or municipality, singly or collectively, in accordance with the provisions of law, in so far as such provisions may be applicable, such public lands, or parts thereof or rights therein and any fee simple absolute or any lesser interest in private property, and any fee simple absolute in, easements upon, or the benefit of restrictions upon, abutting property, to preserve and protect said dam or diversion projects.